United Nations Children's Fund

Founded in 1946, UNICEF advocates and works for the protection of children's rights, to help the young meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.

Primary web addresses

http://www.unicef.org

netmaster@unicef.org

Main Address

Unicef House
3 UN Plaza
New York NY 10017

Paese

Stati Uniti

Main Telephone

212 326 7000

Data adesione

21.05.1998

Citazioni

Drowning A Leading Killer of Asian Children

12.03.2008 Drowning is the biggest killer of children who die from injuries in Bangladesh, China, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, according to new surveys.

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Temi/paesi correlati: [Asia e Pacifico] [Bangladesh] [Cina] [Filippine] [Tailandia] [Vietnam]

Groups Using Child Soldiers on the Increase

14.02.2008 The number of armed groups or forces using child soldiers has increased from 40 to 57, according to a report by the UN Secretary-General's office.

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Wishing you a sanitary new year

03.01.2008 Welcome to the International Year of Sanitation, which aims to highlight the need for urgent action on behalf of the more than 40 per cent of the world�s population who continue to live without improved sanitation.

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Temi/paesi correlati: [Acqua] [Nazioni Unite]

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